Why can't he and the new chapter be mentored and supported by more than one
person or the chapter?
I would suggest he reach out to Sydney chapter as well as other India
chapters to see what kind of help he can get. If he still needs more help at
that point, ChaptComm can jump in and provide more resources?
On Tue, Dec 21, 2010 at 12:20 PM, Seba <seba at owasp.org> wrote:
> Kate,
> I agree, but:
> 1) I don't see a lot of activity on the chapters in India
> 2) This will help us kick-start the mentor program
> 3) now I can go to India :-)
>> --Seba
>> On Tue, Dec 21, 2010 at 9:14 PM, Kate Hartmann <kate.hartmann at owasp.org>wrote:
>>> Don’t you think it makes more sense for him to be mentored by the India
>> group? They are closer geographically and are more aware of any potential
>> cultural or governmental hurdles.
>>>>>>>> Kate Hartmann
>>>> Operations Director
>>>> 301-275-9403
>>>> www.owasp.org
>>>> Skype: Kate.hartmann1
>>>>>>>> *From:* sebastien.deleersnyder at gmail.com [mailto:
>>sebastien.deleersnyder at gmail.com] *On Behalf Of *Seba
>> *Sent:* Tuesday, December 21, 2010 2:30 PM
>> *To:* Kate Hartmann
>> *Cc:* global_chapter_committee; dhruv.soi
>> *Subject:* Re: [Global_chapter_committee] Chapter Request in India
>>>>>>>> Hi Kate,
>>>>>>>> Let's try this out as a pilot for the OWASP Chapter Mentor programm?
>>>> I'd like to mentor the new chapter for a year and help Karun find his way
>> in kickstarting the chapter.
>>>> I am pretty sure this will work, as Karun already has some experience with
>> the Sydney chapter?
>>>>>>>> regards
>>>>>>>> --Seba
>>>> On Tue, Dec 21, 2010 at 8:19 PM, Kate Hartmann <kate.hartmann at owasp.org>
>> wrote:
>>>> Group, I received this request to start a new chapter in India. Normally,
>> I do not have any problems creating a new chapter, but in reviewing the
>> region’s activity, I’m afraid that this chapter may end up like all but one
>> of the other India chapters – inactive.
>>>>>>>> If we are going to set up this chapter, or any other chapter, what can we
>> do to ensure their success?
>>>>>>>> I am waiting for some feedback and suggestions before I set this chapter
>> up for him:
>>>>>>>> “21/12/2010
>>>>>>>> Dear Sir
>>>>>>>> I am Karun Sathiah, member of OWASP Sydney chapter I am currently in
>> India and would like to start a OWASP Coimbatore chapter. This is an
>> industrial city and the government consider this city as upcoming IT hub
>> next to Chennai.
>>>>>>>> I am very confident that I will be able to muster support for this
>> chapter.
>>>>>>>> Request your guidance and help to start this chapter here.
>>>>>>>> Regards
>>>> Karun Sathiah
>>>> +91 9489 506604”
>>>>>>>> Kate Hartmann
>>>> Operations Director
>>>> 301-275-9403
>>>> www.owasp.org
>>>> Skype: Kate.hartmann1
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